Charley Patton

Noted guitarist John Fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of the music of blues legend Charley Patton. This new edition is enhanced by Fahey''s notes from the Grammy-winning, out-of-print boxed set, Screamin'' and Hollerin'' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton. Available for the first time outside the set, Fahey''s reconsideration on Patton''s music offers fresh perspectives and corrects the historical record in key spots.